n : Dutch Protestant theologian who founded Arminianism which opposed the absolute predestinarianism of John Calvin (1559-1609)

Synonyms | Related Words | AntonymsJacob : (Old Testament) son of Isaac; brother of Esau; father of the twelve patriarchs of Israel; Jacob wrestled with God and forced God to bless him, so God gave Jacob the new name of Israel (meaning `one who has been strong against God'')Jacob's rod : asphodel having erect smooth unbranched stem either flexuous or straightJacob : French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)Jacob's ladder : (nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or stepsJacob's ladder : pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowersJacob's staff : desert shrub of southwestern United States and Mexico having slender naked spiny branches that after the rainy season put forth foliage and clusters of red flowersFrancois Jacob : French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)Sir Jacob Epstein : British sculptor (born in the United States) noted for busts and large controversial works (1880-1959)Jacob Epstein : British sculptor (born in the United States) noted for busts and large controversial works (1880-1959)